Weston student gets Disney Summer of Service grant

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Feb 6, 2018 at 10:22 AMFeb 6, 2018 at 10:22 AM

Brody VanDernoot, a fourth-grade student from Weston, has been awarded a Disney Summer of Service grant through Youth Service America (YSA). The grant will support VanDernoot in leading a community service project that addresses the financial and emotional needs of families caring for critically ill children.

VanDernoot hopes to raise $1,500 for meal vouchers for parents of those caring for critically ill children. It costs a family member approximately $25 for one day of meals, so VanDernoot’s efforts aim to raise sufficient funds for a full month of meal vouchers for two parents. He is involved with an organization called The B Fund, which empowers individuals to use their time and talents to raise funds for families caring for critically ill children. His project involves several of The B Fund’s signature activities – a Yard Sale, a Recycle Drive, a Sweet Sale, and a Halloween Candy Drive.

VanDernoot was one of 270 young leaders across the country awarded a $500 Disney Summer of Service grant to organize projects to help make their communities healthier, greener and stronger.